Mason Mount: Midfielder says move from Chelsea to Man Utd is right step for his career

Mount joined Chelsea erstwhile helium was aged six

Mason Mount has told Chelsea fans a determination to Manchester United is "what's close for maine astatine this infinitesimal successful my career".

Mount has agreed a transportation to United connected a five-year declaration for a £55m fee, positive £5m successful add-ons.

The midfielder joined Chelsea astatine the property of six, and helium realises immoderate Blues fans volition not beryllium pleased with his move.

"I've made the determination to permission Chelsea," the 24-year-old said.

"I consciousness you merit much than a written connection truthful I wanted to archer you straight however grateful I person been for each of your enactment implicit the past 18 years.

"I cognize immoderate of you won't beryllium blessed with my decision, but it's what's close for maine astatine this infinitesimal successful my career."

He volition beryllium Erik 10 Hag's archetypal signing of the summertime arsenic helium looks to fortify his broadside pursuing United's qualification for adjacent season's Champions League.

Mount, who has scored 33 goals successful 195 appearances for Chelsea since making his elder debut successful 2019, missed the extremity of the home play with wounded arsenic the Blues finished 12th - their lowest Premier League decorativeness for much than 25 years.

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